Human Resources University

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Human Resources University
HRU Logo.jpg
EstablishedFebruary 08, 2011 [1]
Provost Kathryn M. Medina, Dr. Sydney Smith-Heimbrock
Students50,000 registered [2]
Location,
USA

38°53′41″N77°02′39″W / 38.894719°N 77.044150°W / 38.894719; -77.044150
Address1900 E Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Nickname HRU
HR University
Affiliations US Federal Government, OPM
Website HRU Website

The Human Resources University (commonly referred to as HR University or HRU) was an learning and development platform created as part of the United States Office of Personnel Management which serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of human resources training to enhance the capabilities of the Federal workforce. [3] HRU provided services to Federal human resources contractor personnel as well. Since inception HRU had more than 50,000 registered students from across the Federal government. [4] In April 2014 HRU received recognition for saving the Federal government over $100 million in cost savings in training costs. [5]

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HRU’s mission was to offer a learning environment to develop qualified human resources professionals across the United States Federal Government. HRU was the primary training organization for the Federal Human Resources Workforce, and provided formal and informal training for students both in the classroom and on the job. HRU provided formal classroom and online training and had a virtually continuous presence with the workforce through online continuous learning and knowledge sharing on HRU's Web site. HRU’s training opportunities worked to enhance workplace performance and promote mission effectiveness in order to provide a foundation for the future of the Federal Human Resources workforce.

HRU provided the following services:

History

The Human Resource University is managed by the Office of Personnel Management and is affiliated with the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council. Seal of the United States Office of Personnel Management.svg
The Human Resource University is managed by the Office of Personnel Management and is affiliated with the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council.

HRU was created as a result of critical necessity, identified in high-level studies by the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council in 2009. [6] This governance organization wanted to provide a professional career path and consistency of training content and opportunities for the Federal Human Resources Workforce. In 2011 HRU was founded by the CHCO Council, OPM, and with the assistance of the Executive Human Resources Community Leadership across the Federal Government. [7] [8] HRU was managed by a Provost who reports to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. The founding Provost, who was also a co-creator of HRU, was Kathryn Medina and she served in this capacity from 2011 to 2012, overseeing the successful launch of HRU. [9] In its first two years, HRU had a huge impact on the government’s HR workforce, earning honors and recognition for the innovative platform that pooled government HR training together to reduce redundancy and waste.

Present day

As of Friday, September 14, 2018, HR University (HRU.gov) is no longer an active website. Users will still be able to access available resources via OPM.gov and Telework.gov. [10]

Leadership

HRU has had two provosts lead it throughout HRU's history: [11]

Background information

HRU is located at the United States Office of Personnel Management headquarters in Washington, DC. HRU serves members of the Federal Human Resources Workforce who are located around the country and world. HRU is responsible for the training and career development of the more than 50,000 registered students, and has an extensive virtual presence online.

Resources

The Human Resources University is located within OPM Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Office of Personnel Management in Washington, D.C. 2012.JPG
The Human Resources University is located within OPM Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Eligibility

The applicant must have an affiliation with the United States Federal government in order to qualify to participate in training courses offered by HRU. Federal employees and contractor personnel supporting the government with Human Resource requirements are eligible to enroll and take courses. [13]

Transcripts

HRU also provides transcripts at no cost to the student.

HRU Resource Center

Enrolled HRU students are granted access to the HRU Resource Center. [14] The HRU Resource Center is the primary repository and distribution system of media on-demand productions presented by Federal Human Resources leaders, model practitioners, and HRU staff and faculty in multiple formats, designed to provide Federal Human Resource members with valuable training resources.

Course Catalog

The HRU Interactive Course Catalog provides up-to-date information regarding the university’s classroom and online learning assets, various developmental guides, and alternate means to meet training requirements through various programs or partnerships. [15] [16]

Individual Development Plan

The Individual development plan assists the student with helping them to map their career development in a strategic fashion. HRU will provide a customizable template that the student can then use to build upon their technical proficiencies. [17]

Resources for Managers

HRU offers courses, training videos, tools, templates and other resources to assist managers, directors, supervisors, and executives. [18]

Strategic Partnerships

HRU has established strategic partnerships with American University, George Mason University, University of Maryland University College, and The Catholic University of America. [19]

See also

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